Newborn
Screening Tools
Featured Information
 Newborn
Screening ACT Sheets for Pediatricians
www.acmg.net/resources/policies/ACT/condition-analyte-links.htm
interrelationships
between the conditions screened in newborn screening
laboratories and the markers (analytes) used for screening.
For each marker(s), there is 1) an ACTion (ACT)
sheet that describes the short term actions a health
professional should follow in communicating with the
family and determining the appropriate steps in the follow-up
of the infant that has screened positive, and 2) an algorithm
that presents an overview of the basic steps involved
in determining the final diagnosis in the
A
Parents Guide to Newborn Screening DVD
The March of Dimes announces the release of their new
DVD on Newborn Screening, A Parent's Guide to Newborn
Screening. The DVD explains what newborn screening is,
its purpose, the testing procedure, and what parents should
be aware of. Each DVD has 2 segments - one in English and
one in Spanish. Runtime for each is approximately 5 minutes.
DVD item #09-2099-06 and price = $20.00/DVD.
- To order call: 1-800-367-6630. March of Dimes also offers
a Newborn Screening pamphlet in English (#09-1976-05)
and Spanish (#09-2042-06) that complements this DVD.
Genetic
Education Materials Database
The Genetic Education Materials (GEM) Database is a searchable
listing of public health genetics policy documents and
clinical genetics educational materials. It is a project
tic conditions and the genes or chromosomes responsible
for those conditions. This website provides links
to information for pediatricians and families. The
Genetics Home Reference also features tools and resources
for patients and families, educators, other health
professionals and more.
INFOGENETICS©
This is a portal to 12 of the most used and updated national
genetics databases. INFOGENETICS© is designed to
assist pediatricians in the daily care of their patients
and determine how to use the constantly-changing genetics
information and testing in clinical care. A project developed
through funding from the Department of Health and Human
Services, Maternal and Child Health Bureau.
New England Newborn Screening Brochure
This brochure was developed by the New England Public Health
Genetics Education Collaborative, a NERGG subcommittee,
to help overcome barriers to pertinent screening information
information, and to promote understanding and the importance
of newborn screening for all babies. The brochure was written
by a certified genetic counselor, with all documents having
been professionally translated and reviewed by both genetics
professionals and laypeople fluent and literate in these
languages.
Region
4 Regional Genetics Collaborative Medical Home Website
The Region 4 Genetics Collaborative provides a forum for
seven states to share available newborn screening and genetic
resources, an advancement that will result in improved
geographic distribution of genetics expertise throughout
the region. The seven state members include Illinois, Indiana,
Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. The
provision of optimal genetic services to children with
heritable disorders and their families relies on a partnership
between public health programs, screening/diagnostic laboratories,
and clinical providers.
*This page includes resources that have compiled to
date. If you would like to suggest additional resources
to be added please sent them to screening@aap.org for
review.
* External Resources are not a part of the AAP.ORG
Web site. AAP is not responsible for the content of sites
that are external to the AAP. Linking to a Web site does
not constitute an endorsement by AAP of the sponsors
of the site or the information presented on the site.
Last Updated
October 19, 2007
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